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Sabine Family History

Sabine Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sabin. It is a cognate of 2 but derived either from a male or female name.

French (mainly Calvados): from the personal name Sabine feminine form of Sabin.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sabine family from?

You can see how Sabine families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sabine family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sabine families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 142 Sabine families living in London. This was about 52% of all the recorded Sabine's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sabine families in 1891.
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What did your Sabine ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Carpenter joiner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sabine. 34% of Sabine men worked as a Carpenter joiner and 79% of Sabine women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sabine were Railway Clerk and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Carpenter joiner
    34%
  • Painter
    23%
  • Painter decorator
    23%
  • Railway Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    4%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Sabine. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sabine census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sabine. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Sabine. For the veterans among your Sabine ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sabine lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sabine life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sabine in 1943 was 46, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sabine ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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